Deutzia x lemonei
'Compacta'
Compact Deutzia
Family |
Hydrangeaceae |
Genus |
Deutzia |
Species |
x lemonei |
Cultivar |
'Compacta' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2 - 8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
-35 - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
-30 - 20 |
Height |
2 m |
General Description |
A compact deutzia with long-pointed, green leaves and small white flowers. |
Landscape |
Used in shrub borders or as an informal hedge or mass plant. |
Cultivation |
Grow in full sun in a moist, well-drained soil, with any necessary pruning done immediately after flowering. |
Shape |
Compact habit. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Aphids should be watched for, but are rarely a serious concern. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Green leaves that are long-pointed and toothed, to approximately 7 cm in length. |
Flower Description |
Very small white flowers that open wide. |
Fruit Description |
Fruit is a small capsule. |
Notable Specimens |
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
Propagate through soft nodal cuttings taken in late spring. |